It's pretty simple, really...
Movers: "OK, we can move you for, oh, say 300 dollars."
Customer: "Hey, great! That's teh best price I've gotten!"
Then, the truck is loaded up, and the "moving process" begins. At that point, they jack the price up and you don't get your stuff until you pay far more than the initial price they quoted you... Sort of like dealing with the IRS...
Thanks. We are considering a move out West. Ill guess Ill stick with someone I trust in a U-haul....me!
They don't get it in writing? Always get it in writing with every jot and tittle included. And don't pack it on the truck.